M4.8 earthquake — Pulau Pulau Tanimbar, Indonesia
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred Pulau Pulau Tanimbar, Indonesia on Aug 11, 2026 at 12:45 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 31 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 30.6 km |
| Coordinates | -7.397, 130.392 |
| Time | Aug 11, 12:45 UTC |
| Location | Pulau Pulau Tanimbar, Indonesia |
| USGS event ID | us6000tjxa |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.6 | 104 km | Aug 11, 10:49 UTC | Banda Sea |
| M4.9 | 189 km | Aug 5, 03:16 UTC | Banda Sea |
| M4.1 | 228 km | Aug 4, 17:30 UTC | 179 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.